Trailing Dividend / Share
$10.92
CME Group Inc. (CME) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
97.2%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
6 years
CME Dividend Income Check
Safety
97.2% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.8% and trend is falling.
CME Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$10.92
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout97.2%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout91.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR-16.2%
5Y CAGR-3.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.8%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield4.1%
1Y Total Return5.5%
5Y Total Return64.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,43710Y ago$38,93420Y ago$39,633
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CME Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
CME Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CME Group Inc. distributes 97.2% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 91.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CME has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -16.2% and 5-year CAGR of -3.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CME returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 4.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.8% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 64.4%, with dividends contributing 23.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $38,934 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
CME Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$41.00
Avg/Payment$2.0500
Latest Change+496.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026Latest | $7.4500 | ↑ +496.0% | 3.66% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $1.2500 | — | 3.95% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | $1.2500 | — | 4.09% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $1.2500 | — | 3.95% | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1.2500 | ↓ -78.4% | 4.12% | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $5.8000 | ↑ +404.3% | 4.45% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $1.1500 | — | 4.16% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $1.1500 | — | 4.48% | Sep 25, 2024 |
CME Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#1 of 9
Safety
At Risk
97.2% payout
Streak
6Y
-3.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.1%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st CMECME Group Inc. | $104.1B | 3.8% | 97.2% | 6 | At Risk |
 ICEIntercontinental Exc… | $88.0B | 1.2% | 33.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
 CBOECboe Global Markets,… | $36.0B | 0.8% | 25.8% | 10 | Sustainable |
 NDAQNasdaq, Inc. | $50.6B | 1.2% | 33.6% | 13 | Sustainable |
2nd  MKTXMarketAxess Holdings… | $5.6B | 2.0% | 41.1% | 11 | Sustainable |
 MSCIMSCI Inc. | $42.3B | 1.2% | 46.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 SPGIS&P Global Inc. | $125.5B | 0.9% | 26.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  FDSFactSet Research Sys… | $9.4B | 1.9% | 26.8% | 21 | Sustainable |
 TWTradeweb Markets Inc… | $23.5B | 0.4% | 12.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
CME Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $7.45 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2025 | $5.00 | -51.9% | 4 | $11.16 | 44.8% | 2.23x | 2.8% |
| 2024 | $10.40 | 7.8% | 5 | $9.67 | 107.5% | 0.93x | 5.8% |
| 2023 | $9.65 | 13.5% | 5 | $8.86 | 108.9% | 0.92x | 5.4% |
| 2022 | $8.50 | 24.1% | 5 | $7.40 | 114.9% | 0.87x | 4.7% |
| 2021 | $6.85 | 16.1% | 5 | $7.29 | 94.0% | 1.06x | 3.8% |
| 2020 | $5.90 | 7.3% | 5 | $5.87 | 100.5% | 0.99x | 3.3% |
| 2019 | $5.50 | 20.9% | 5 | $5.91 | 93.1% | 1.07x | 3.1% |
| 2018 | $4.55 | -25.9% | 5 | $5.71 | 79.7% | 1.25x | 2.5% |
| 2017 | $6.14 | 8.7% | 5 | $11.94 | 51.4% | 1.94x | 3.4% |
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Start ComparisonCME — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CME stock.
How much dividend does CME pay per share?
CME Group Inc. (CME) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $10.92 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CME's next ex-dividend date?
CME's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CME typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CME's dividend safe?
CME's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +97.2% and FCF payout ratio of +91.0%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CME a Dividend Payer?
Yes, CME Group Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -3.3%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CME pay dividends?
CME Group Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $10.92 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CME grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CME five years ago would be worth approximately $16,437 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CME's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CME's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.